The region's first nuclear power plant will provide 25 per cent of the UAE's electricity needs in the future.
That's according to Christer Viktorsson, Director General at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), who spoke to Dubai Eye 103.8's Business Breakfast.
The country’s nuclear regulator issued the operating licence for Unit 1 of the facility, located at Barakah in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region on Sunday.
DEWA updates billing on water consumption
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will adopt the cubic metre as the standard unit for measuring water consumption starting from the March 2025 billing cycle.
UAE, Japan to complete CEPA by end of year
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, has said negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.
US judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration panel led by billionaire Elon Musk from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk that sensitive and confidential information could be improperly disclosed.
Du services interrupted due to 'technical issue'
UAE telecom operator Du confirmed a technical error led to the disruption of its services on Saturday as users were left without internet or landline services.
RTA to offer 300 exclusive license plates at auction
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is to offer 300 exclusive two, three, four, and five-digit license plates for private and vintage vehicles as well as motorcycles at its upcoming 78th e-auction.
